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CE51 YCJ

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

104,366 mi
Last recorded104,366 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2010
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE51 YCJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2010 104,366 miles

Both front tyres outer wall slight damage

Both rear tyres outer wall sight damage

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Door mirror insecure

Fail 29 Sep 2010 104,365 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Both front tyres outer wall slight damage

Both rear tyres outer wall sight damage

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Door mirror insecure

Fail 4 Jul 2009 101,806 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jul 2009 101,806 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 88,236 miles

engine oil around filler neck.

n/s/f fog light lens broken.

rear diff oil leaking from drive shaft oil seals.

tread depths: n/s/f on 6mm, o/s/f on 5mm, both rear on 3mm.

tyre size: 205/55/16W.

Pass 18 Oct 2006 69,459 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 69,449 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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CE51 YCJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 86,614 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CE51 YCJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CE51 YCJ registered?

CE51 YCJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 October 2001.

Is CE51 YCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE51 YCJ shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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